Top 278 Elementary school teacher Jobs in Oak Park Il

2nd Grade Teacher
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 —Oak Park, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kindergarten Teacher
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 —Elmwood Park, IL
- From $52,500 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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First Grade Teacher - St. Vincent Ferrer School - River Forest
St. Vincent Ferrer School —River Forest, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
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1st Grade Teacher
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 —Elmwood Park, IL
- From $52,500 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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4th Grade Teacher - St. Leonard - Berwyn
St. Leonard School —Berwyn, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Second Grade Teacher - Grant Elementary School 2026-2027
Bellwood School District 88 —Melrose Park, IL
- $47,000 - $61,750 a year
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Second Grade Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (Donoghue Campus)
University of Chicago Charter School —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $87,100 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Part-time Physical Education Teacher - Elementary Schools - 2026-27 School Year
Community Consolidated School District 64 —Park Ridge, IL
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Elementary school
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Kindergarten Teacher
Distinctive Schools —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Elementary School Teacher- Primary Grade
Meridian Charter Schools —Chicago, IL
- $65,316 - $88,584 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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26-27 SY Teaching Jobs: Elementary (All Subjects)
Kreyco —Melrose Park, IL
- Contract
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
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[2026-2027] Elementary School Lead Teacher
KIPP Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Primary Teacher (K-2) Immediate Opening
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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1st Grade Teacher - St. Monica Academy - Chicago
St. Monica Academy —Chicago, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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1st Grade Teacher - St Thomas the Apostle School - Hyde Park
St. Thomas the Apostle School —Chicago, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher Pre-K-3 Grade
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
SY 26-27 Regular Teacher (Kindergarten)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Substitute Teachers Elementary/Middle School
Berwyn North School District 98 —Berwyn, IL
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
Second Grade Teacher - Holy Angels Catholic School - Bronzeville
Holy Angels School —Chicago, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
First Grade Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (North Kenwood/Oakland Campus)
University of Chicago Charter School —Chicago, IL
- $51,500 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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2nd Grade Teacher

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 -
Oak Park, IL

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Job Details

2 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Professional Educator License

Full Job Description

JobID: 3232

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
8/17/2026

Location:
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow School

Date Available:
SY26-27

2nd Grade Teacher

Revised: June 2025

Perm/contract:

SY26-27

Department:

Core Instruction

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports To:

Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting Location:

Longfellow Elementary School

Level:

2nd Grade

Compensation:

In accordance with Oak Park Teachers Association Collective

Date Available:

SY26-27

Bargaining Unit & Classification:

OPTA & Certified

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Benefits:

Insurance- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves- paid sick and personal days provided

Retirement- pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b available)

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
- Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
- Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
- Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
- Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
- Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
- Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
- Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
- Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
- Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About The Role

The elementary teacher position supports student learning for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process. As a key member of the district's core instruction team, you will be serving as an instructional leader with the specific responsibility of supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress. The elementary teacher position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's core instruction services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
Knowing and Valuing Students
Setting Instructional Outcomes
Using Resources Efficiently
Planning Coherent Instruction
Knowing and Valuing Students
Designing and Analyzing Assessments

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Cultivating Respectful and Affirming Environments
Fostering a Culture for Learning
Maintaining Purposeful Environments
Supporting Positive Behavior
Organizing Spaces for Learning

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Communicating About Purpose and Content
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Engaging Students in Learning
Using Assessment for Learning
Responding Flexibly to Student Needs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Engaging in Reflective Practice
Documenting Student Progress
Engaging Families and Communities
Contributing to School Community and Culture
Growing and Developing Professionally
Acting in Service of Students

Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum alignment with standards.
Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support.
Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.
Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Professional Educator License with applicable elementary endorsement
English as a second language endorsement preferred
Previous experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light workwhich requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position may require indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Applications are currently being accepted for this position via our district website. Please reach out to our human resources department at [email protected], if you have questions about the application process.

We encourage interested applicants to apply, as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Our goal is to recruit, employ, support, and retain racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional and support personnel. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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elementary school teacher jobs in oak park il

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